If Pollution Levels Exceed the Socially Efficient Level

Multiple Choice

If pollution levels exceed the socially efficient level:

A) ​the marginal cost of pollution abatement exceeds the marginal benefit of pollution abatement.
B) ​the marginal cost of pollution abatement is less than the marginal benefit of pollution abatement.
C) ​the marginal cost of pollution abatement equals the marginal benefit of pollution abatement.
D) ​nothing can be said about the relationship between the marginal cost and marginal benefit of pollution abatement.